Conference Windows to Complexity "The human dynamic system -- motion science, neuroscience, complex systems and stability" (CeNoS WtC 2011 I)

Basic data for this project

Type of project: Own resources project
Duration: 26/09/2011 - 27/09/2011

Description

Nonlinear Sciences in the field of human motion science allow for a fundamental understanding of the complex phenomena of human behaviour, with respect to motor control and mechanical properties of the locomotor system and the neural system. Active movements are generated by well-coordinated muscle contractions, controlled and stabilised by neural circuits. In order to study the sensorimotor system, models need to be developed that allow the analysis of the mechanical apparatus as well as the central nervous system by using methods of the theory of dynamical systems. One important issue to understand the human dynamic system is the influence of pain on the motor control system in general. Therefore, the present workshop represents a collaboration between the CeNoS and an research project "chronic back pain" supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The consortium is composed so as to span the entire width of the complex interactions that are involved in chronic back pain. The intention of this workshop is to give an overview over recent developments in this field. The talks cover topics from such diverse fields as physics, medicine, sports science, brain science, engineering and psychology.

Keywords: Nonlinear Science; motion science